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Brown University Pre-College Programs
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Brown Leadership Institute
Providence, Rhode Island
Brown Leadership Institute
Turn a social issue you care about into an Action Plan for your school or community.
Study a chosen leadership theme through discussion, writing and teamwork. The focus is responsible social change, with a personal Action Plan as a tangible outcome.
University summer program
CAMP-RI-001
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
Run by Brown University, with learning and residential life on its campus.
Credit / certificate
Noncredit program; Brown Pre-College digital completion certificate, plus a performance report for qualifying courses of two weeks or more.
Courses & activities
Social issue analysis
Select a course addressing themes such as civic participation, gender equity, educational access or intercultural communication.
Leadership styles
Examine personal leadership habits and how identity and social context affect group interaction.
Listening, speaking and collaboration
Practice active listening, public speaking and teamwork through peer discussion and problem-solving.
Action Plan
Develop a proposal to pursue a meaningful change at school or in the community, with goals and practical steps.
Camp features & life
Focused study
On-campus study typically includes five class hours and two to three hours of homework daily.
Documented learning
Successful completion brings a Brown Pre-College digital completion certificate; courses of two weeks or more also receive a performance report.
Residential community
Live with Leadership Institute peers in Brown residence halls and use university dining and study resources.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Interested in community issues and differing perspectives
- Ready to practice academic English and public speaking
- Motivated to continue an Action Plan after returning home
Discussion may involve identity, equality and social justice. Students need the English skills to participate independently in academic work.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
Contact an advisor
2 weeks on campus
Contact an advisor
Ask about 2027 tuition, payment and refund rules; international students should also check required accident-insurance arrangements and additional charges.
Travel & participation
International applicants are welcome; non-native English speakers must provide the required English-proficiency evidence.
Residential staff support campus life. Students follow check-in and curfew rules; parents generally cannot enter residence halls during the session.
Complete consent, health and immunization forms before travel; arrange immigration documents, transport and any pre/post-program lodging in advance.
Application materials must be the student’s original work; ghostwriting or plagiarism can lead to denial.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications